Hey folks! I was thinking, and I thought this might be interesting to try out: The Grand War starts in 2250. Each player plays through the war as their own claim. The initial sides are Russia on one side and the U.S.A., China, and the European Federation on the other. Besides that, other nations can choose to side with either side or remain neutral. The war will end... well, when it ends. This dictates the diplomatic situation on the planet when the colonies arrive, as old world tensions remain. If you are interested in playing through the war (to elaborate, it will be on Earth, and when the war ends, the factions launch their colonies, where we will then move to a new, alien planet), feel free to ask questions in the comments below.